
f COMB COLLEGE 
D^KLT BALL 

oiri^ forwomen 




COLLEOIATEr 

CLARA GREC O RY BAE.R 

ft^OPHIENEWCOMB MEMORIAL COLLEGE 
TULANE UNIVERSITY or LOUISIAMA 



PRICE, lO CENTS 



COPYRIGHT 1895, 1908, 1911 

REVISED SEPTEMBER, 1914 

COPYRIGHT 1914 

BY 

CLARA GREGORY BAER 



Newcomb College 

BASKET BALL GUIDE 

FOR WOMEN 



COLLEGIATE RULES 




EDITED BY 

CLARA GREGORY ^AER 

DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION 
H. SOPHIE NEWCOMB MEMORIAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN 



THE TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA 

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PREFACE. 

Basket ball was introduced into Newcomb College, and into the 
South, in 1893. At that time the game was not generally known 
and in relation to girls ' athletics, had no definite place. After a 
short trial of the game at Newcomb it was abandoned for a few 
months. Later, in January, 1894, a modified form of basket ball 
was substituted. The chief feature of the modified game was the 
introduction of dividing lines on the field to prevent the general 
rush after the ball. The use of lines, therefore, was definitely 
planned, was the primary feature of the game and marked the first 
modification, and publication, of the rules for women. The di- 
vision of the field in rules for women is now almost, if not quite, 
universal; the chief difference is the general arrangement of the 
lines and the number of players on the team. 

In 1895, after a year's trial of the new rules at Newcomb, 
the game was published under the name, ' ^ Basquette, ' ^ because, at 
that time, the changes were so radical as to make it appear ' '■ almost 
a new game. ' ' 

During succeeding years, basket ball has undergone many 
changes and has been gradually developing elsewhere, as it has at 
Newcomb College, until we now have several modifications of the 
^ame for women, and more than one official guide for men. 

Basket ball is a game that has added much to the athletic life 
of the country and it is destined to play an important part in the 
development of the youth of our land. 



DIAGRAM OF FIELD— I 





12x12 ft. 
Forward 

(B) 
Goal 




I^EFT Forward 
Guard 


Right Forward 
Guard 


C K N T E R 


30x23 ft. 

I^EFT Backward 
Guard 


Right Backward 
Guard 




12x12 ft. 
Backward 

(B) 
Goal 





46 ft. 



The regular field calls for seven players, as shown in 
the diagram. 



DIAGRAM FOR FIVE PLAYERS— II 





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A basket scored within a^ counts two; 
within <5>, three, as in the regular game. 



Newcomb College Basket Ball for Women. 

COLLEGIATE RULES. 

Copyright, 1895, 1908, 1911. 

Eevised September, 1914. 

Copyright, 1914, by Clar?, Gregory Baer. 



RULE I. 

Section i. Basket Ball may be played in the . . ^ 

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gymnasium or on any smooth, outdoor space. The outdoor game. 

chief requirement is that the field shall be free 

from any obstruction. 

Section 2. In the gymnasium, the floor is marked Boundary i^ines. 

by painted lines. These lines should be about two 

inches in width. When space permits, they should 

be at least three feet from the wall., or any other 

obstruction. 

Section 3. When space is limited, and the walls 

-IT T. Wallas boundary, 

form the boundary, special rulings may become 

necessary as to fouls; in order to protect the play- 
ers in some instances, and the gymnasium equip- 
ment, in. others. 

Section 4. In the outdoor game the best lines outdoor 
are made by using the lime roller. boundary lines. 

RULE II. 
Section 1. The official game calls for a space 
76x46. It is divided into seven spaces as follows: 
one Center, 16x46; four Guards, 23x30; two Goals, 
12x12. There are two players, one from each team, 
in these spaces. 



The Field. 



Diagram of 
field. 



Section 2. When space is restricted, the same 
general plan and proportions are used. 

Section 3. For general arrangement of lines and 
positions, see Diagram I. In practice games, where 
the regular numter is not availaBle, Diagram II 
m.ay te used. 

Section 4. In match games, when space permits, 

Spectators and ^^^ spectators shall not te allowed within six feet 
the boundary lines ^ ., 

of the boundary lines. 



EULE III. 

Section 1. The baskets, which are supported by 
posts at each end of the field, shall be of heavy net 
cord suspended from metal rings or hoops. The 
inside diameter of the ring shall be 16 inches and 
shall project 6 inches from the post. 

Section 2. No backstops are used. The basket 
shall be free to be aimed at from any part of the 
field. 

Section 3. The posts are placed in the center 
of the goal space, with the basket directed toward 
the field. 



The Baskets. 



No backstops. 



Position of posts. 



Height cf baskets 



Section 4. The posts shall be 10 feet in height. 
The Posts. They may be made of wood, Q^Q inches, or of iron 
piping, 3x3 inches. 

Section 5. In official games, the baskets shall be 
9 feet 6 inches from the ground. In interclass 
games, for college teams, they may be 10 feet in 
height. 

Section 6. In games for smaller children they 
should be 9 feet; and should never exceed 9 feet 6 
inches in height. 

Section 7. The posts shall be firmly and rigidly 
fiixed. A cement foundation, or bed, is of service 
in securing this, as well as in aiding to preserve the 
wood, when the latter is used. 



Section 8. When the wall is used to support the 
basket, the latter is held by a bracket, of wood or 
metal, that shall extend 6 feet from the wall, so 
that the basket shall be suspended above the cen- 
ter of the goal space. 

EULE IV. 

Section 1. The ball is spherical. It should have 
an inside rubber bladder, covered with leather and 
should weigh not less than 18 ounces, nor more 
than 20 ounces. 

(NOTE— T/ie A. G. Spalding Sr Bros. Official 
' ' Newcomh ' ' Ball is made of a very select quality 
of pebbled ground leather. It is to be strongly 
recommended as an *^ all-around" ball for the play- 
ground. ) 

Section 2. In match games, each team shall fur- 
nish the ball for one half of the game. 

Section 3. In match games, the referee shall see 
that the balls used are up to the requirements. 

Section 4. During the progress of the game, 
none but accredited persons shall have official use 
of the ball. 

EULE V. 

Section 1. The game is planned with especial 
reference to the relative strength and endurance of 
the players. 

Section 2. The official game calls for seven play- 
ers: two Goals, four Guards and one Center, whose 
positions on the field are as named. 

Section 3. In unofficial, or practice games, -^yq 
players may be used, by extending the center-guard 
line through goal. No goal players are used, the 
guards playing in these spaces, also. (See Dia- 
gram II.) 

Section 4. The game shall be opened by the 
Eeferee (or some accredited official) who stands at 

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The Ball. 



Spalding's 
"Newcomb" Ball. 



Official use 
of the ball. 



The Game. 



Seven players 
to a team. 



Unofficial games. 



Position of 
Centers. 



Centers run 
forward. 



Ball thrown 
forward. 



Possession of 
basket. 



Change baskets. 



Substitutes. 



Players. 



Guards. 



the side line, at center, and throws the ball toward 
the Centers. 

Section 5. The Centers shall stand at the inter- 
section of the dividing guard line with center, for- 
ward foot at that point. Each Center shall stand on 
the side opposite her goal. 

Section 6. When the whistle is tlown the Cen- 
ters run forward for the tall. 

Section 7. The tall shall be thrown forward at 
about chest height and midway between the players. 

Section 8. In official games, possession of baskets 
at the opening of the game shall be decided in a 
manner agreeable to both teams. In interclass 
games, the winner of the previous contest in the 
series, starts with the possession of forward goal. 
Otherwise, seniority decides. 

Section 9. Which end of the field is ' ' forward ' ^ 
and which ' ^backward ' ' shall be decided before the 
opening of the game. 

Section 10. The teams shall change baskets after 
each basket is scored, and the play shall be exactly 
reversed. 

Section 11. In match games, each team must fur- 
nish three substitutes, who shall be on the field 
prepared to play. 

EULE VI. 

Section 1. The Center is the player around whom 
the game revolves. She should be active and strong, 
an adept in giving to the team, signals for trick 
plays and passes of the ball. Her duty is to secure 
the ball always in the opening of the play, and dur- 
ing the game, to use her Guards to greatest advan- 
tage and not to do all the playing herself. When- 
ever possible, the Captain shall play in center. 

Section 2. The Guards occupy the position each 
side of center. They are the chief goal throwers, when 
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No. 2. Single throw for a pass — brings in large muscles 
of the trunk. 




No. 3. Single pass — Final position 



Goals. 



they have possession of the basket at their end of 
the field. Otherwise, they are to keep the ball 
away from the basket and work it down toward 
the opposite end of the field. 

Section 3. The Goals guard the space about the 
baskets. They usually try to secure the ball that 
fails to make the basket. They should be good goal 
throwers, also, as often the best, and only, play is to 
try for basket. 

RULE VII. 

Section 1. Official match games shall consist of Time of halves, 
two halves of fifteen minutes each, with an inter- 
mission of ten or fifteen minutes. When both Cap- 
tains agree, the time of the second half may be 
twenty minutes. This point must he settled before 
the opening of the game. 

Section ^. In a series of match games the time 
of halves must be the same for all games. It shall 
be determined by the special committee, or person, 
governing the contests. 

Section 3. In match games, unavoidable loss of i,oss of time, 
time shall be deducted. 

Section 4. When a player, through illness or some 
other cause, is compelled to leave the game, the loss 
of time shall not exceed ^yq minutes, unless the 
Captains of both teams agree to an extension of 
time. 

Section 5. In match games, a team is allowed 
fifteen minutes beyond time set for the game in 
which to appear on the field. Beyond this, the 
Referee may declare the game forfeit, providing the 
opponents are on the field and prepared to play. 
However, if a team gives reasonable cause for the 
delay, and the Captain of the .opposing team agrees, 
the game shall proceed. 

Section 6. In practice games, time of halves shall 
not exceed those of match games. 

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Forfeit of game. 



Time in practice 
games. 



Section 7. In gymnasium, or schoolyard, games, 
time of halves shall be determined by the instructor. 



Class Officials. 



RULE VIII. 

Section 1. In class or college teams there shall 
be two officials: a Captain and a Business Manager. 

Section 2. These officials may be appointed by 
the insturctor, but are usually elected by the class 
or team. 

Section 3. The term of office for class officials 
shall extend through the school year, and be subject 
to the regulations governing class officials in the 
school. 

Section 4. Previous to the beginning of a match 

known to ^anie, the Captains shall be indicated to the play- 
opposmg team, ^ ? i- jr ./ 

ers of the opposing teams. 

Section 5. In match games of teams from dif- 
Captains may toss ^ .. .. r^ , • i c j. ??^ 

up for possession lerent schools, the Captams may "toss up^^ for 

of goal, possession of forward goal if this is not decided 

as in Section 8 of Rule V. 

Section 6. In match games, the Captain must 

xurnish the Scorer with a list of her players, with 

their positions. 



Term of office. 



Captains made 



Duties of 
Team Officials. 



The Captain. 



The Bu<-iness 
Manager. 



RULE IX. 

Section 1. The Captain is the head of the team, 
and is its representative. In conjunction with the 
Business Manager, she decides the position of the 
players on the field. 

Section 2. The Captain must be a member of the 
team, and whenever practicable, shall play center. 

Section 3. In match games, the Captain alone 
shall address officials. 

Section 4. In match games, the Captain selects 
and places the substitutes when occasion requires. 

Section 5. The Business Manager has general 
supervision of practice games; keeps records of girls 
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No. 5. Correct aim for basket — head and chest erect, 
ball in natural line of vision; requires short pause. 



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trying for the team; usually acts as coach, not a 
member of the team ; has general care of the court. 

Section 6. Both the Captain and the Business 
Manager arrange with officials of other teams for 
match games within the school. 

Section 7. The Manager, in match games, looks 
after the general interests of her team. 

Section 8. If the school has an athletic associa- school Athletic 
tioii, it is the province of this association to arrange Association. 
the schedule for the gam.es. 

EULE X. 

Section i. In official games there shall be one officials in 
Eeferee, two Umpires, one Scorer, one Timekeeper, match games, 
and one Official to throw in the ball. 

Section 2. All authority of these officials shall end 
with the game. 

EULE XI. 

Section 1. The Eeferee must be thoroughly fa- The Referee, 
miliar with the Eules and Fouls, not a member of 
either team or competing class or organisation. 

Section 2. The Eeferee shall be chosen in a man- selecting- the 
ner agreeable to both Captains (or teams), and the Referee, 
mode of selection shall be decided upon at least one 
weelc tefore the time set for the game. 

Section 3. Before a game begins, the Eeferee 
shall see that all regulations regarding the game 
are adhered to, and that all points in regard to ball, 
position of players, time, ^^out'^ balls, rules and 
fouls are fully understood by both teams. 

Section 4. The Eeferee shall approve of all offi- 
cials before the game begins. 

Section 5. The Eeferee has charge of the game; 
blows the whistle to start the game at the begin- 
ning of each half and when 'Hime^^ is called (ex- 
cept at the conclusion of each half), also to re- 

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Duties of Referee. 



official to throw 
in the ball. 



sume play; she decides all questions as to ownership 
of the hall when thrown into the field and during 
the play. The Beferee calls all fouls. 

Section 6. The Referee shall select the Official 
who throws in the ball. This Official is subject to 
the Eeferee. 

Section 7. The Eeferee shall not regard com- 
plaints or suggestions from any but the Captains of 
the competing teams. 

Section 8. The Eeferee ^s term of office extends 
only through the game and is concluded when her 
decision regarding the game is given. 



The Umpires. 



EXILE XII. 

Section 1. Each team, shall have the privilege of 
selecting one of the Umpires, either through its 
Captain and Manager, or through an accredited 
representative. 

Section 2. The Umpires must be thoroughly fa- 
miliar with the game, must be agreeable to both 
teams; not members of either team or organization. 

Section 3. During the game, as indicated in the 
diagram, one Umpire stands at each end of the field, 
near the goal. 

Section 4. Each Umpire calls points for baskets 
at her end of the field, and the name of the team 
scoring. She also decides, in the event of question, 
which side last touched an ^^out'^ ball. (See 
Eule XV, Sec. 27.) 

Section 5. One of the Umpires shall decide all 
for one-half disputed points referred to her by the Eeferee, for 
of game, ^^^q first half of the game, the other Umpire acts 
during the second half. TJie Beferee shall appoint 
the time for each Umpire. The Umpire's decision 
is final. The authority of the Umpire is over at the 
close of the game. 

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Umpires call 
baskets. 



Kach Umpire acts 



Umpire's 
decisions. 




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EXILE XIII. 

Section 1. The Scorer may be selected by one The Scorer, 
team, the Timekeeper by the other; or, both officials 
may be appointed as in Kule XI, Section 2. 

Section 2. Before the game, the Scorer shall see i^ist of players, 
that both Captains have handed in the names of 
their players, with their positions, also the names 
of their substitutes. 

Section 3. The Scorer shall use the Official Score official Score Card. 
Card. 

Section 4. During the game, an accredited repre- 
sentative from each team shall stand at the Scorer's 
side and oversee the score. 

Section 5. The Scorer 's record shall be the only Score to be 
official record of the game. ^feree. 

Section 6. At the conclusion of each half of the 
game, the official score shall not be given out until 
approved by the Eeferee. 

Section 7. The official score may be posted by 
the Scorer or it may be called out by the Eeferee. 
This point must be determined before the opening of 
the gan]e. 

Section 8. During the game, none but properly 
accredited persons shall stand within three feet of 
the Scorer. 

EULE XIV. 

Section 1. The Timekeeper shall be appointed as Timekeeper, 
suggested in Eule XIII, Section 1. 

Section 2, This official shall note when the game Blows the whistle 
starts and shall blow the whistle at the conclusion of {falFSf ga^mr""^ 
each half of the game. 

Section 3. ^ ^ Time out ' ^ during the game shall 
be decided by the Eeferee. 

Section 4. The Timekeeper 's record shall be the 
official record of the game. 



Use of stopwatch. Section 5. Whenever practicable, a stop-watch 
shall be used. 

Section 6. During the game one representative 
from each team shall stand near the Timekeeper. 
They are privileged to observe the official record. 

Section 7. None but properly accredited persons 
shall stand nearer than three feet to the Time- 
keeper during the progress of the game. The 
Eeferee shall closely watch this point. 



Game starts by- 
throwing the 
ball to Centers, 



The whistle and 
the start. 



Failure to agree 
on the start! 



Possession of 
.baskets. 

Baskets change 
after each goal. 



Game does not 
stop for a foul. 



EULE XV. 

Section 1. The game shall be opened by the 
Eeferee, or some special official, who stands at the 
middle outside boundary line and throws the ball 
forward between the oncoming Centers, at about 
chest height. (See Plate No. 1.) 

Section 2. The ball shall be thrown when the 
whistle is blown by the Eeferee, which is also the 
signal for the Centers to run forward. 

Section Si. If the Centers fail to agree on the 
start, the ball shall again be thrown in. The Eeferee 
shall closely watch this point, and, when in her 
judgment, the ball was a good one, the play shall 
proceed. False starts delay the game and should 
not be encouraged by the Eeferee. 

Section 4. The Center who secures the ball, either 
by catching it or by batting it toward her Guard, 
starts the game. 

Section 5. The name and ownership of baskets 
shall be determined before the game. 

Section 6. The goals of the respective teams 
shall change every time a basket is made, and the 
play shall be exactly reversed. 

Section 7. The basket made from center shall 
count four; from guard, three, and from goal, two. 

Section 8. ..The game shall not stop for a foul. 
The foul, in effect, adds one point to the opponents' 



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score. (For disposition of fouls, see Sample Score 
Card.) 

Section 9. When a player pauses to aim for bas- 
ket the time allowed shall not exceed four seconds 
(about eight counts). The Referee shall closely 
watch this. 

Section 10. In passing the ball, it shall not be 
held more than two seconds (four counts). The 
Referee shall declare all prolonged holding of the 
ball a foul. 

Section 11. If a player pauses to aim for basket 
and changes her play, it is a foul. 

Section 12. A player shall have but one aim for 
basket, at a time. If she misses goal, but secures 
the ball, she shall put it into play. She cannot try 
for basket again until the tall has been played by 
another player. 

Section 13. In passing the ball the player shall 
use the one-hand throw (See Plates Nos. 2 and 3), 
either underhand (See forward player in Plate No. 
12) or overhand. Throwing the tall with both 
hands is a foul. (See Plates Nos. 4 and 9.) 

Section 14. The aim for basket shall be with one 
hand, ball held high in line of vision. (See Plates 
Nos. 5 and 6.) 

Section 15. Each team should arrange a set of 
signals for trick plays and passes of the ball. 

Section 16. When a ball is held by two (or more) 
players, the Referee shall toss up the tall between 
these players. 

Section 17. The ball may be thrown in any di- 
rection with one hand. It shall not be kicked or 
batted with the foot. 

Section 18. At close range, a player may pass 
(hand) the ball to another. 

Section 19. Batting the ball from a player ^s 
grasp, bouncing or rolling it along the ground, are 

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Four seconds 
limit for basket. 



Two seconds 
for a pass. 



Change of aim 
for basket. 

One try for 
basket, at a time. 



One hand passing. 



Correct aim 
for basket. 



Signals. 
A held ball. 



Batting, bouncing 
or rolling the ball> 



No running 
with the ball. 



Tripping: vs. 
falling. 



Player mUvSt 
be standing. 

Players may run 

only when the ball 

is in motion. 

Guarding a foul. 



One step advance. 

When a ball 
goes out. 



"Out" ball. 



fouls. The ball must be thrown from player to 
player. (NOTE — A player may stop a passing liall 
hy tatting it to the ground.) 

Section ^0. The ball must be played from the 
spot on which it is caught. Allowance shall be 
made for a player who catches the ball while run- 
ning, providing she throws it at once. 

Section 21. No player shall trip or otherwise 
cause another, to fall; it is a foul against the player 
causing the fall. Otherwise, falling or throwing the 
body over the lines is a foul against the player who 
falls. 

Section 22. A player shall not throw the ball 
while down, but must be standing. 

Section 2j. When the ball is caught, the players 
shall stand where they are until it is again thrown. 

Section 24. Any form of guarding, or interfering 
with a player's having a free throw, is a foul; 
and when the player pauses to aim for basket, the 
tall shall not be intercepted on its way toward 
basket (Plate No. 10) ; but if it fails to make basket, 
then it is in general play again. 

Section 25. In aiming for goal, a player shall 
not advance more than one step. 

Section 26. When a ball goes out beyond the 
boundary lines, from whatever cause, it belongs to 
the opponents of the team that touched it last and 
to their player nearest its exit from the field. This 
player may run for the ball, hut when putting it 
into play, she shall stand outside the field, not less 
than three feet from the boundary line. She must 
throw the ball toward another member of her team. 
She cannot touch the ball again until it has been 
played by some other player on the field. 

Section 27. An ^ ' out ' ' ball is one that has com- 
pletely crossed the boundary lines and is beyond the 
ordinary reach of the player. The Umpire decides 

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which player touched the hall last and who shall 
run out for the ball; each Umpire judges from her 
end and the right side of the field, as she stands. 
(See Arrow.) 

Section 28. On the field, if a ball on its way out, 
strikes an obstacle (or spectator) and rebounds 
within reach of the players, or into the field, the 
Eeferee shall toss the ball up between the players 
that were nearest when it left the field. 

Section 29. On the field a player may secure a 
ball that has passed the boundary lines, providing 
she does not step over the line or that it has not 
been declared an ''out" baU hy the Umpire. 

Section 30. No player shall step over the lines 
or throw her body completely over the lines. If 
either foot is over the line it is a foul. The Eeferee 
shall strictly enforce the spirit of this Eule. (Plate 
No. 11.) A basket scored with either foot over 
the line shall not count. 

Section 31. Whenever space permits, spectators 
shall not be allowed within six feet of the boundary 
lines. They shall remain there during the progress 
of the game. The Umpires shall enforce this rule 
in match games. 

Section 32. If, when the whistle is blown to con- 
clude the play, a ball is in the air and a basket 
is scored, its result shall be counted. 

Section 33. Any remarks by the players during 
the progress of the game, derogatory to the officials, 
shall be counted a foul. The Eeferee shall enforce 
this rule in match games. 

Section 34. Any persistent or intentional delay of 
the game, shall be counted a foul against the team, 
or player, causing the delay. 

Section 35. In match games, the names and po- 
sitions of players must be in the hands of the 
Manager of the opposing team, a week before the 

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When a ball 
rebounds into the 
field. 



Securing a ball 
over the lines. 



Stepping over 
the lines. 



Spectators and the 
boundary lines. 



A ball in the air 
when the whistle 
is blown. 



Remarks about 
Officials. 



Delaying the 
game. 



Names and 
positions of 
players. 



Changing 

positions of 

players. 



Seven players 
to the team. 



Audible signals. 
Rough playing. 



time eet for the game. This includes the names 
of the substitutes also. 

Section 36. If, during a game, the Captain should 
decide to change the positions of her players, she 
may do so, but only between halves or when com- 
pelled to put in a substitute. 

Section 37. According to diagram, the regular 
team shall consist of seven players, who shall play 
the entire game; unless through illness, or some 
other cause, they are compelled to leave the game, 
in which event the regular substitute shall play the 
remainder of the game. 

Section 38. Talking, giving audible signals and 
and general disturbance of the game, are fouls. 

Section 39. The player, or the team, that persist- 
ently indulges in rough play, may be disqualified. 

Section 40. Any player, or team, ignoring Kules 
and Fouls, may be disqualified and the game de- 
clared forfeit. The Eeferee shall refer this to the 
Umpire for a decision. 

Section 41. Pushing and shouldering are fouls. 
This includes striking a ball over a player's shoul- 
der. (Seo Plates Nos. 12 and 13.) 

Section 42. Intercepting the ball with any part 
of the body except the hands, striking the ball with 
the fists, and kicking the ball, are fouls. 

EULE XVI. 

. , J ^. Section 1. Among the special duties of the officials 
special duties ^ ^ 

of officials, i^ match games are : 

1. The Eeferee (Eule XI, Eule XY, Sections 1, 
2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 19, 21, 25, 28, 30, 38, 39, 41, 42). 

2. The Umpires (Eule XII, Eule XV, Sections 
12, 25, 27, 29, 31, 40). 

3. The Scorer (Eule XIII). 

4. The Timekeeper (Eule XIV). 

5. The Offic:al who throws in the ball (Eule XI^ 
Section 6). 

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Pushing and 
shouldering. 



Kicking or 
striking the ball. 




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KULE XYII. 

Section 1, Among the general fouls are: General Fouls. 

1. Eunning with the ball (Eule XV, Section 20). 

2. Palling; unless fall is caused by another play- 
er, when Eule XV, Section 21, will apply. 

3. Moving, when the ball is not in motion (Eule 
XV, Section 23). 

4. Advancing more than one step when aiming 
for goal (Eule XV, Section 25). 

5. Batting, bouncing or rolling the ball, or snatch- 
ing it from another ^s grasp (Eule XV, Section 19). 

6. Aiming for basket, then changing the play 
(Eule XV, Section 11). 

7. Stopping the ball with any part of the body, 
except the hands; this especially refers to inter- 
cepting, with the foot, a ball that is rolling along 
the ground (Eule XV, Section 42). 

8. Holding the ball too long (Eule XV, Sec- 
tions 9 and 10). 

9. Throwing or aiming with both hands (Eule 
XV, Section 13). 

10. Interfering with a player's having a free 
throw; i. e., any form of guarding (Eule XV, Sec- 
tion 24). 

11. Stepping over the lines Eule XV, Section 30). 

12. Any infringement of the Eules. 

Section 2, Fouls for which a player may be dis- 
qualified are : Special Fouls. 

1. Tripping another player (Eule XV, Section 21). 

2. Talkmg, audible signals, or any persistent dis- 
turbance of the game (Eule XV, Section 38). 

3. Needlessly rough playing (Eule XV, Sec- 
tion 39). 

4. Persistent delay of the game (Eule XV, Sec- 
tion 34). 



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Team Fouls. 



General Tactics. 



5. Pushing, shouldering. This includes striking 
the tall over a player's shoulder (Eule XV, Sec- 
tion 41). 

6. Eemarks about officials (Eule XV, Section 33). 

Section 3. Fouls for which a team may be dis- 
qualified are: 

1. Persistent disregard of the rulings of the of- 
ficials (Eulo XV, Section 40). 

2. Eough playing (Eule XV, Section 39). 

3. Failure to be on the field in the time prescribed 
(Eule VII, Section 5). 

EULE XVIII. 

1. Keep the hall moving. Get rid of it quickly. 
Learn to decide rapidly and practice quick throwing^ 
even for basket. 

2. Do not let your opponents have more than one 
try for basket. Keep the ball away from them as 
much as possible. 

3. When the opOsite side has the ball., cover your 
special opponent's play so that the ball cannot be 
passed to her. 

4. When one of your side has the ball, your play 
should be exactly reversed; get in front of, or away 
from, your opponent, so that the ball may be thrown 
to you with safety. 

5. When your opponent has the ball, you^ may 
prevent her making a pass by batting the ball with 
the open hand, but only after it has heen thrown 
by the player. 

6. Do not always use Center in passing; vary your 
plays and passes. 

7. Practice signals for passes. 

8. Eemember that the baskets are changed after 
each goal and that your play should be exactly re- 
versed. Watch your Center. 



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A EEYIEW OF SOME OF THE SPECIAL FEATURES OF 

THE GAME. 



1. The game does not stop for a foul. 

2. A foul, in effect, gives one point to the opponents. 

3. Ifegular periods of rest in the game are provided by the pause 
when a player stops to aim for basket, and by the Rule that 
' ^ the players may move only when the ball is in motion. ' ^ 

4. The goals of the respect ives teams change each time a basket 
is scored. This throws equal responsibility each side of Center 
and affords constant changes in play. 

5. The aim for basket is with one hand, the ball held high and 
in the natural line of vision. 

6. A free aim for tasket is allowed at all times, and from any 
part of the field. 

7. No backstops are used; this necessitates a free throw into the 
basket, not a glancing one. 

8. In starting the play, the Centers run forward for the ball. 

9. One-hand throwing is required; this is a free movement, with 
little strain. 

10. The arrangement of the dividing lines, as shown in the diagram, 
insures the players against personal contact and shock. 

11. The system of progressive positions on the field is planned with 
special reference to the physical capacity of the players. 

12. The mode of play, as demanded by the Rules governing the 
game, cultivates grace, as well as skill, of movement. 

13. No form, of '^ guarding ^^ is used. 

14. ^ ' Dribbling, ^ ^ in advancing the ball, has never been introduced. 



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DECISIONS. 



Disputed points are often referred to us by outside teams and 
schools. As the answers to them may prove helpful, we shall include 
a few of them here: 

1. 

Q. What are the penalties for fouls? 

A. A foul, in effect, adds one point to the opponents^ score. 
At the end of each half of the game, the fouls are cancelled, and the 
excess fouls of one team are added to the points of the opponent 's 
score. 

2. 

Q. Suppose a ball is caught by a player when down. The fall 
is a foul, but to whom does the ball belong, and from whence is it 
put into play? 

A. The player is permitted to keep the ball and to put it into 
play when she has regained her feet. She pays the penalty with 
the foul. If she intentionally delays getting to her feet, however, 
she breaks Eule XV, Section 10. 

3. 

Q. Suppose there is pushing, holding, shouldering or striking 
during a game: what is the penalty? 

A. For the first three offences, call foul; if the fouling con- 
tinues, the Eeferee must appeal to the Umpire for a decision. The 
player, or players, may be requested to leave the game, when the 
Captain, or Captains, must replace these players by substitutes. Or, 
Eule XV, Section 40, may apply. 

4. 

Q. Suppose a player secures a ball which is not in her field, 
by stepping over the lines: what is the penalty? 

A. A player may secure a ball which is not in her field, pro- 
viding she does not step over the line or that it has not been de- 
clared an ^^out^^ ball. (Eule XV, Sections 27 and 28.) If, of 
course, she should push a player to secure it or should throw her 
body over the line, it is a foul. 

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5. 

Q.. Can a Captain take time out for changing position of 
players! 

A. Not unless a player is hurt, or overcome during the game. 
The regular time to change positions, when desired, is between 
halves. 

6. 

Q. Suppose a player should aim for goal, then change her play, 
is there any other penalty than a foul? 

A. None. 

7. 

Q. Please explain what is meant by a ^^free" throw? 

A. It means free from any attempt to interfere with a player's 
throwing the ball. 

8. 

Q. What should be the exact position of a player trying to 
guard one who is trying for goal? 

A. A player is not permitted to '■ ' guard ' ' an opponent at all 
and when she tries for goal the ball cannot even be intercepted. 
That is why it is called a foul if she changes her play — it is con- 
sidered taking advantage of a Rule. 

9. 

Q. Can a player try to confuse an opponent by standing in 
front of, or motioning, or otherwise interfering with her throwing 
the ball? 

A. She cannot. It is contrary to the spirit of the game. 

10. 
Q. What is the penalty for tripping or trying to obstruct an 
opponent's movements? 

A. Fouls, if repeated or intentional. 

11. 
Q. If a player delays in passing the ball and other players 
move before it is thrown, against whom should the foul be called? 
A. If a player is too deliberate in passing the ball, she is re- 
sponsible and should pay the penalty. (Rule XV, Section 10.) This 
is a point for the Referee to consider early in a match game. 

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All inquiries pertaining to the game may be referred to 
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College, New Orleans; or to the President of the Newcomb Athletic 
Association, Newcomb College. Please enclose a two-cent stamp 
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